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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,888

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $3,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,123

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $3,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,320 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $21,453 $27,424 $32,028
Convenience Package 2,175    
RWD 0    
Alloy wheels 650    
Roof rack 649    
Class III trailer hitch 349    
Rear bumper protector   95 95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Roof rack crossbars   199 199
Class II trailer hitch   634 634
Convenience Package 1,740    
RWD 0    
Alloy wheels 520    
Roof rack 425    
Class III trailer hitch 240    
Rear bumper protector   61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Roof rack crossbars   117 117
Class II trailer hitch   475 475
Options (change) 3,823 1,127 1,127
Options (change) 2,925 782 782
Destination 745 875 875
Total Price $27,888 $31,297 $36,297
Total Invoice $25,123 $29,081 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,492
Model Year200920172017
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,888$31,297$36,297
Adjustments for Features0-5,865-9,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,888$25,432$26,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$25,123$29,081$33,685
Adjustments for Features0-5,450-8,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,123$23,631$24,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,061

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920172017
ModelFJ CruiserForesterForester
TrimBase2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Headliner speakers$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,335$8,200$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,450-8,993

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelFJ CruiserForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in103.9 in
Length183.9 in180.9 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height70.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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